Raygen

Raygen

Lowest cost, long duration solar + storage to deliver the economics of pumped hydro with the flexibility of batteries. Learn more
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AUD100k

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€50.0k

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AUD2.9m

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AUD9.6m

Series B

AUD50.0k

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AUD23.3k

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AUD3.0m

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AUD42.0m

Series C
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AUD10.0m

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AUD51.0m

Series D
Total FundingCAD105m

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RayGen is an Australian technology company that specializes in renewable energy storage and solar power technology. The company has developed a unique system that combines high-efficiency solar power generation with innovative energy storage solutions. RayGen's technology is designed to provide renewable electricity on demand at a utility scale, making it a viable alternative to traditional coal and natural gas power plants.

RayGen's primary clients include utility companies, industrial operations, and remote communities that require reliable and cost-effective energy solutions. The company operates in the renewable energy market, focusing on grid-scale electricity generation as well as micro and off-grid applications.

The business model of RayGen revolves around its proprietary technology, which uses a combination of smart mirrors, high-efficiency PV Ultra modules, and water-based thermal storage. The system works by concentrating sunlight onto a tower-mounted receiver, where PV Ultra modules convert the sunlight into electricity and heat with nearly 90% efficiency. The heat is stored as hot water in a thermally insulated reservoir, while electricity is used to run a chiller to produce near-freezing water in a second reservoir. This stored hot and cold water is then used to drive an Organic Rankine Cycle engine, producing stable electricity on demand.

RayGen makes money by selling its solar-plus-storage systems to utility companies and other large-scale energy consumers. The company also offers its technology for industrial operations and remote communities, providing a cost-effective and reliable energy solution. By offering a system that is less than half the cost of traditional batteries for 10 hours of storage, RayGen positions itself as a competitive player in the renewable energy market.

Keywords: Renewable energy, solar power, energy storage, utility scale, high efficiency, PV Ultra, thermal storage, Organic Rankine Cycle, grid quality power, cost-effective.

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